Product ReviewsThe Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck (1992, Book, Illustrated)

A Truly Great Novel

"The Good Earth" is my all-time fovorite novel. I first read this novel about fifty years ago, and fell in love with it. The setting is in China and based on the author's real life knowledge and experiences. The author's power of expression makes it easy to gain real insight to life as it used to be in China.

For me, this is the best book Pearl Buck wrote. I forgot my surroundings; and I was there in China, seeing in my mind's eye life that was unlike anything I could have imagined, taking to my heart a people I did not know, and feeling gratitude for the author and her great gift she used to share with us. I love all this author's books, but this book is very special for me. My mind was opened to a new world. That is a wonderful gift.

The copy I bought is a special gift for my granddaughter who reads with a passion. I only wish I could have afforded a first addition. However, this copy is very nice and will do well for a memory my granddaughter will treasure.Read full review...

a Forgotten classic

"The Good Earth" is one of the best books I have ever had the opportunity to enjoy. It gives illustrations of pre-revolutionary China and history of a family. It a hard book to put down because I was wraped up in the book and story. Ms. Buck lived and work in China for many years and understand the Chinese character as only someone who accepted by the people whom she wrote about in the book.
It a good book for anyone who wants to study pre-revolutionary Chinese history or wants to read a great book about the nature of people. The characters are round and have flaws and weaknesses.Read full review...

light weigth with good features

the book binding look

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The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck

This is probably the most heart felt novel I've read in a number years, the wretchedness of the time and failing of society left an honest farmer with all that he knew, and that was the Land/his few paltry acres of soil he loved with all his heart and Soul, and a womans Love he failed to see until it was only the agony in recognizeing that he fully understood it. If you have questions about life that we live today this is a must read book !!!Read full review...

The Worlds Best Reading

It still is.

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The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck

Perennial favorite at the local library. Library copy was lost and is still being requested. Ordered this copy from Ebay and it is a beautifully bound book, reflective of this beautiful and touching story. Highly recommend to all. This author's work is timeless and this particular title is a true testimonial to her.Read full review...

The Good Earth

Love it
Beautiful illustrations

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Great service.

Great Book made even nicer by Reader's Digest Worlds Best Reads. Nice illustrations and very nice binding. Very attractive book.

The Good Earth

A very classic story that helps us all to realize what women from other times and places dealt with, and how they overcome various hardships to bloom so beautifully.